Bill Clinton praises Michael Jackson

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Bill Clinton paused during an aid mission to Haiti on Tuesday to honour Michael Jackson for helping the Democratic Party raise cash at a crucial time.

The former US president, now a special UN envoy to Haiti, recalled Jackson's performance at a 2002 fundraiser at New York's Apollo theatre.

"He basically helped save my party from terrible financial distress, so he was very kind to me personally," Clinton said during a stop on his tour of a still-struggling northern Haiti, where floods killed several hundred people last year.

Clinton, his face bright red under a scorching summertime Caribbean sun, spoke fondly of Jackson, recalling that the singer performed at his first inauguration in 1993.

He also said Jackson had struggled with the burden of early fame.

"He was an immensely gifted man and I think he basically meant well," Clinton said.

"I know about all the trouble he had in his life and I hope he will be remembered for his contribution as an artist. I hope his children turn out well. That would be the greatest tribute you could have."

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/people/bill-clinton-praises-michael-jackson-20090708-dc3h.html

 

[Hardcastle]

Bill Clinton has plenty of issues himself but I like the way he has handled Michael's passing.

 

[earthlyme]

Tnx 4 the info

 

[AllTheLovelyFlowers]

Bill Clinton really admire Michael.... a lot.

 

[classic]

Thanks to Mr. Clinton for being brave enough to say what he did for the Democratic Party. I know that some in that Dem. Party who probably benefited from Michael's help act like they don't see a need to acknowledge it.

 

[LUVU4LIFE]

Thank you for that. That was so comforting to hear.

 

[Ohood]

i was waiting for this i knew that Mr Clinton is going to say something and i think he did a good job.